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Paul Merson has explained why he’s placed Andy Robertson above Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum when ranking Jurgen Klopp’s best signings during his time at Liverpool.

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“It’s not like Liverpool’s scouting team unearthed a hidden gem from the far depths of Brazil, but you once again have to appreciate Jurgen Klopp’s vision because he counted on the Scotsman to do the job for his team.



“I considered the likes of Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum, but Robertson gets the nod due to his consistency and for the fact that he turned out to be a massive bargain.” READ MORE: ‘LEGEND’ – Adrian sends emotional farewell message to Sadio Mane as he completes his move to Bayern Munich Andy Robertson is one of the greatest bargain deals of recent time.



“Andy Robertson came from Hull City and is a player any other team could have signed because he was right there in front of their eyes,” Merson told Sportskeeda (via The Boot Room).

Scotland captain Robertson arrived from Hull City in 2017 and although he had to remain patiently for his chance, he’s now recognised as one of the best full-backs In the world by many.

He’s been enjoying some much-deserved time off in Las Vegas recently before he returns to Liverpool ahead of another huge campaign.